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    Is there a way around the request by an ASUS laptop to insert an original recovery disk?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Masutin, Sep 8, 2010.

  1. Masutin

    Masutin Notebook Enthusiast

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    I own a Z7000. The introductory threads couldn't help, I didn't get a responce in an old thread and hope my query is justified.
    Situation:
    - no working XP installation
    - no recovery disk available
    - booting from an XP install kit not possible (I assume, it requires an ASUS or the Z7000 recovery CD)
    - pressing F9 at the start to restore from the recovery partition doesn't work (the recovery partition must be intact, as the original XP Home was on and the MBR must be fine)
    Would you recommend
    a) to find an image of a recovery disk or
    b) a way around the request to insert original recovery media?
    Thank you.
     
    Masutin, Sep 8, 2010
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Is the Z7000 you are referring to the Z70va series? Also, is it a barebone model or a 'Built on ASUS' model?
     
    coriolis, Sep 10, 2010
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  3. Masutin

    Masutin Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's an original Z70ce. Sorry for not specifying that but I only just checked the full model description. No indication that it's a 'Built on ASUS' model.
     
    Masutin, Sep 11, 2010
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